Opinion evolution in closed community
Statistical Mechanics
2009-11-07 v2
Abstract
A simple Ising spin model which can describe a mechanism of making a decision in a closed community is proposed. It is shown via standard Monte Carlo simulations that very simple rules lead to rather complicated dynamics and to a power law in the decision time distribution. It is found that a closed community has to evolve either to a dictatorship or a stalemate state (inability to take any common decision). A common decision can be taken in a "democratic way" only by an open community.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0101130,
title = {Opinion evolution in closed community},
author = {Katarzyna Sznajd-Weron and Jozef Sznajd},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0101130},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
13 pages, 7 figures